January 4, 2010
Tech Recommendations for January 2010
11:40 AM | 
Posted by
Alex Conner
One of the things I like to do is keep a list of technology recommendations for basic needs to quickly recommend based on the best value "out there." Please note that these are recommendations for home users, and small to medium business users with no IT Staff. Not everything works in every situation, but these are some seriously good deals.
I'm currently a bit of an HP Fanboy. They've got a huge product line, and the vast majority of their products are nothing short of exceptional. My laptop recommendation for the month is the HP Pavilion DV-4. It's a fairly powerful machine that should handle all but the most demanding tasks for years to come. I've been carrying a 14" laptop for just over 3 years now, and I can vouch that it's a great size.
Want an easy and affordable way to back up the machines in your home or small office? Windows Home Server is an incredible value for those of you with multiple computers, allowing you to share multimedia, files, and more quickly and easily. Additionally, it includes software to automatically backup your desktops to protect them from disk failure, viruses and other horribly inconvenient things.
Normally, I wouldn't even recommend a WHS, but this one is priced so low that it's a no-brainer. 640 GB for $250 is dirt cheap for what you're getting, a NAS that runs Windows! (And with a little help, you can run all kinds of server software off this guy)
Looking for a slick desktop computer to handle your everyday business tasks? Don't want something expensive, but still want it to look sharp? The Lenovo IdeaCentre C100 is a great net-top with a stunning 18.5" display and energy efficient Atom processor. Great for email, web browsing, and office work, but this guy's probably going to be underwhelming if you're expecting to edit video or do other resource intensive tasks.
I have one of these printers, and I just can't believe it. The cost per page is stunningly low thanks to the independent ink-tank technology that re-uses the expensive print heads unlike older printers. And the price is just... Rock bottom. The output is great, and this thing is definitely going to be at home wherever you put it. Home users will enjoy the low cost per page and great quality output, and business users will enjoy the networking, all out speed, and duplexing features. Need an all-in-one? Check out this guy's cousin, HP Officejet 6500 All-in-One Printer
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So, do you like these recommendations? Have your own? Give me some feedback! Know someone needing this info? Use the e-mail post button below to send it right to them!
Laptop
I'm currently a bit of an HP Fanboy. They've got a huge product line, and the vast majority of their products are nothing short of exceptional. My laptop recommendation for the month is the HP Pavilion DV-4. It's a fairly powerful machine that should handle all but the most demanding tasks for years to come. I've been carrying a 14" laptop for just over 3 years now, and I can vouch that it's a great size.
Network Attached Storage
Want an easy and affordable way to back up the machines in your home or small office? Windows Home Server is an incredible value for those of you with multiple computers, allowing you to share multimedia, files, and more quickly and easily. Additionally, it includes software to automatically backup your desktops to protect them from disk failure, viruses and other horribly inconvenient things.
Desktop
Looking for a slick desktop computer to handle your everyday business tasks? Don't want something expensive, but still want it to look sharp? The Lenovo IdeaCentre C100 is a great net-top with a stunning 18.5" display and energy efficient Atom processor. Great for email, web browsing, and office work, but this guy's probably going to be underwhelming if you're expecting to edit video or do other resource intensive tasks.
Printer
I have one of these printers, and I just can't believe it. The cost per page is stunningly low thanks to the independent ink-tank technology that re-uses the expensive print heads unlike older printers. And the price is just... Rock bottom. The output is great, and this thing is definitely going to be at home wherever you put it. Home users will enjoy the low cost per page and great quality output, and business users will enjoy the networking, all out speed, and duplexing features. Need an all-in-one? Check out this guy's cousin, HP Officejet 6500 All-in-One Printer.So, do you like these recommendations? Have your own? Give me some feedback! Know someone needing this info? Use the e-mail post button below to send it right to them!
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About Me
- Alex Conner
- I handle IT for small and medium businesses in a variety of capacities, from being their complete IT Department to just augmenting what they have temporarily or permanently. Don't worry, good consultants (like me) are very cost effective!
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